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AY54 GKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

191,561 mi
Last recorded191,561 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 GKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 191,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

both sliding doors heavily corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 191,401 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired BOTH FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

both sliding doors heavily corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 184,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front jacking points previously repaired/welded

heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill and both rear jacking points

Fail 12 Dec 2023 184,571 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front jacking points previously repaired/welded

heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill and both rear jacking points

Pass 9 Dec 2022 179,964 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 179,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 174,592 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and lippd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 174,526 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner whole sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill whole sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily covered in wax oil over previous repairs

Pass 21 Aug 2020 168,270 miles

Crack in o/s top of windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

indicator switch worn

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner,outer sills,jacking points,front,rear outriggers,centre outrigger,centre crossmember,o/s n/s rear chassis

Fail 21 Aug 2020 168,270 miles

Crack in o/s top of windscreen

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

indicator switch worn

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner,outer sills,jacking points,front,rear outriggers,centre outrigger,centre crossmember,o/s n/s rear chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2019 162,127 miles

battery light on

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer,inner sills,front,rear jacking points,rear chassisfront,centre outriggers,front,rear suspension,

Fail 9 Apr 2019 162,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery light on

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer,inner sills,front,rear jacking points,rear chassisfront,centre outriggers,front,rear suspension,

Pass 13 Apr 2018 151,804 miles

crack in screen o/s top

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner,outer sills,front,rear jacking points,front,centre outriggers,rear chassis,rear suspension and mountings,both front to rear metal brake pipes

wear in indicator switch

Fail 13 Apr 2018 151,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery light on

crack in screen o/s top

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner,outer sills,front,rear jacking points,front,centre outriggers,rear chassis,rear suspension and mountings,both front to rear metal brake pipes

wear in indicator switch

Pass 18 Apr 2017 142,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear jacking points,outriggers,inner sills

Fail 18 Apr 2017 142,153 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear jacking points,outriggers,inner sills

Pass 25 May 2016 137,099 miles

crack in screen

front discs wearing

indicator stork worn

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear jacking points

Pass 27 May 2015 126,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seatbelts slow to return

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear jacking points

Fail 27 May 2015 126,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seatbelts slow to return

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear jacking points

Pass 2 May 2014 119,302 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in screen

rear top shocker bushes slight movement

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front outriggers,front,rear jacking points,

Pass 31 May 2013 113,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in top screen

long travel in parking brake

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear jacking points,n/s/f chassis

Fail 29 May 2013 113,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

crack in top screen

long travel in parking brake

o/s rear shocker weak

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion o/s n/s outer sills,front,rear jacking points,n/s/f chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2012

both front anti-roll bar drop link gaiters deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,303 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,303 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 70,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,597 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,597 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,771 miles

park brake requires adjusting

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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AY54 GKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 GKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY54 GKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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